Like a lot of people this week, I'm feeling a mite overfed after Christmas celebrations. This morning a smoothie sounded like a great breakfast option, as well as a great way to try out the awesome new food processor that my husband gave me for Christmas.

This recipe couldn't be any easier. Start by grinding the flax seed into a powder. I used my coffee grinder, but a food processor would probably work too. (You can find flax seed in bulk food at many grocery stores or at a health food store.) Place all the ingredients into the food processor and process for about 30 seconds. You can add more milk or juice if a thinner drink is desired. Enjoy!

When curious about the calorie count of my concoction, I discovered caloriecount.com. It analyzes the ingredients of any recipe and gives you an estimated calorie count complete with a cool nutrition facts graphic. It even grades the recipe nutritionally based on a 2000 calorie diet. As you can see on the right, this smoothie recipe got an A. So enjoy, guilt free!